Copyright law is complex enough, but throw in an instance of international remixing by nerdfighters, and you have a real mess. But in the hands of author John Green, it’s also the basis for a pretty cool video.
Annotate the Web with Popcorn Maker | screencast tutorial
By on January 14, 2013 2 Comments
Popcorn Maker, a tool for enhancing and remixing Web video from Mozilla, gets the screencast treatment by Linda W. Braun, who says the free, browser-based application would help librarians, both school and public, curate the Web.
A Video Hosting Solution for Schools
By on October 21, 2012 Leave a Comment
Under Common Core, students will be writing scripts, reviewing books, making public service announcements, and creating other content, all using video. For schools, this presents a technical challenge: Where to host all this video? SLJ columnist Christopher Harris has found a solution.
The Best Back-to-School Video Ever | Links of the Week
By on September 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Who needs coffee? If this bit of inspiration from teacher Colby Sharp doesn’t jump-start your day, nothing will. This among a mix of resources and links to mark the start of a new school year.
Making the Most of Video in the Classroom
By on August 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
From Vialogues and SynchTube to TED-Ed, free tools for hosting conversation around videos.
Seven Top Trailers to Hook Kids on Books
By on July 11, 2012 2 Comments
The best examples in the genre, for readers K-12, cited in the School Library Journal feature story “The Big Tease: Trailers are a terrific way to hook kids on books.”
Taming that ‘Monster of Content’ YouTube
By on April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Joyce Valenza’s tips on using the latest tools to help conference presenters and educators better use the video resource.
YALSA Offers Video Training on Teen Services
By on January 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Ready to glean some ideas for working with teens? Check out YALSA Academy, a free online collection of training videos sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Indiana and Northwestern To Develop Open Source Streaming A/V System
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YouTube for Schools Offers a Remedy–and Underscores Ongoing Filter Issues
By on December 12, 2011 Leave a Comment
YouTube has unveiled a new “safe” service to help teachers and students access the video-sharing giant’s vast treasures.
